SUMMER TRIP TO EDMONTON AB III

 ”…it’s about the journey, not the destination…”

        It so happened that when I checked into the motel to get out of the rain there were a number of bikes in the parking lot. I went out to start loading my bike, and I was parked next to a Harley and a green Can Am Spyder. The woman who was riding it was very friendly. As we spoke I noticed a number of riders getting ready to go riding were women. When I remarked about this my friend told me they were attempting to set a world record for the most women riding to an event. I really enjoy it when more and more people discover the fun in riding a motorcycle.

Really good meal at this steakhouse right next to a Texas Roadhouse.

        As I loaded my bike I pulled on the handle for the left saddle bag. It broke off in my hand! There is no way to open it unless you take the bike apart. RATS! I was going to have to strap that bag liner on the seat behind. Not great, especially if I hit rain. I ran over to a local WalMart and bought some bungee cords and strapped the liner to the back seat. 

The message in these clouds is that you can get wet at any time!

        I decide to ride to St Cloud MN that day, about 400 miles instead of 800 miles to Minot ND. The clouds overhead were ominous, and I did hit a little rain off and on during the day. The Spyder was running great and I made it to St. Cloud without any difficulty. I checked into a motel there and then went out to dinner. I found a local steak house, right next to a Texas Roadhouse. This seemed to be the place the locals went to eat. I sat at the bar and ordered dinner. The food was very good, and the staff behind the bar were exceptional. As one who spent many years in the restaurant business I really appreciated how they worked.

Riding across Minnesota, away from any population centers really gives
one perspective about the richness of the US.

        Back at the motel I settled in for a movie and a little Irish Whiskey. Tomorrow on to Minot ND, arriving a day late. I hoped that weather wouldn’t intrude on my travel’s tomorrow. I sat back to enjoy my evening. 

Very pleasant bar in St. Cloud MN.